GhostlyX vs Vercel Analytics
Vercel Analytics is a clean, privacy-respecting analytics feature that is convenient for teams already deploying on Vercel. It is cookie-free, does not fingerprint individuals, and requires no consent banner. However, it is tightly coupled to the Vercel platform and lacks most features beyond basic traffic metrics. GhostlyX works on any host, provides funnel analysis, goal tracking, uptime monitoring, UTM tracking, custom events, spike alerts, email reports, and team access, all of which Vercel Analytics does not offer.
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At a glance
| Feature | GhostlyX | Vercel Analytics |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy & compliance | ||
| Cookie-free | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| No data sampling | ||
| Respects DNT header | ||
| Respects GPC header | ||
| Data sold or shared with third parties | ||
| Features | ||
| Real-time visitors | ||
| Uptime monitoring | ||
| Traffic spike alerts | ||
| Funnel analysis | ||
| Goal tracking | ||
| REST API | ||
| Scheduled email reports | ||
| CSV export | ||
| TV / big-screen mode | ||
| Session replay | ||
| Heatmaps | ||
| A/B testing | ||
| AI insights | ||
| Server-side tracking | ||
| Shareable dashboards | ||
| Global geo reporting | ||
| MCP server | ||
| Open-source | ||
| Pricing & ownership | ||
| Script size | Under 2 kB | ~3 kB |
| Starting price | Free plan available | Free (50k events/mo on Hobby) / $3 per 100k events on Pro |
| Owned by | Independent | Vercel Inc. (USA) |
| Data location | EU servers | Vercel global edge network (US-headquartered) |
Why teams switch to GhostlyX
GhostlyX advantages
- Works on any hosting provider, not just Vercel.
- Funnel analysis and goal tracking included.
- Built-in uptime monitoring with email alerts.
- Full UTM tracking on all paid plans.
- Custom event tracking via JavaScript API.
- Traffic spike notifications and scheduled email reports.
- Public shared dashboards and team role management.
- CSV export and REST API for external integrations.
- Built-in session replay and heatmaps.
- A/B testing with Bayesian statistics, no cookies required.
- AI-powered insights and analyst chat included.
- MCP server for AI agent integrations.
Vercel Analytics advantages
- Built directly into the Vercel dashboard. No separate account needed.
- Free 50,000 events per month on Hobby plan.
- Core Web Vitals and Speed Insights available alongside analytics.
- No additional script required for Next.js projects.
- Zero-configuration setup for Vercel-hosted projects.
Common questions
Vercel Analytics is designed for projects deployed on Vercel. While the script can technically be added elsewhere, the feature is deeply integrated with the Vercel platform. GhostlyX works on any site regardless of hosting provider.
Vercel Analytics does not use cookies and does not collect personally identifiable information. Visitor hashes reset daily. It is GDPR-compatible and does not require a consent banner.
GhostlyX adds funnel analysis, goal conversion tracking, uptime monitoring, UTM attribution, custom events, spike alerts, weekly email reports, shared public dashboards, and team access controls, none of which are available in Vercel Analytics.
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